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AUTUMN 2017

821 STUDENTS ACHIEVE ANOUTSTANDING OR GOOD GRADE IN EVERY LESSON SINCE SEPTEMBER!

SUMMER HOMEWORK PROJECT PULLS A RABBIT OUT OF A HAT!

At Cowley, our behaviour system logs students’ attitude, behaviour and effort in all lessons.

The start of this academic year has seen a large amount of students achieve Outstanding or Good in EVERY lesson since returning in September.

Cowley continues to have the very highest standards and expectations of behaviour, as this is key for progress and learning.

We are delighted to see that so many students are showing wonderful Cowleian character and maturity in lessons.

In the summer holidays, Year 7 students (who are now in Year 8) were asked to create a model of their favourite charac-ter from their favourite book as part of Library/Literary and Art homework.

The standard of effort this year was abso-lutely incredible; it was difficult to choose the runners up - but the winner was unani-mously decided on - Laila Scully’s ‘White Rabbit’. Laila is in 8O and receives a £20 gift token. In second place was Keira-Leigh Allen for her ‘Mad Hatter’ creation and she receives a £10 token; the runners-up: Indie Pimblett, Thomas Fisher and Charlie Moore each receive a £5 token.

Equality StatementWe have recently updated our Equality Statement on the website. Part 1 gives examples of how we are meeting our duties under the Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED) and Part 2 sets out our objectives.

GIRLS IN SPORT

CHARITY FUND RAISING ALREADY AT FULL STEAM

ELEANOR HITS THE BULLSEYE

Year 9 student, Eleanor, recently competed in the Youth Winmau Masters Finals in Bridlington battling through tough qualifiers in Staffordshire.

Eleanor, who is now also captain of Lancashire Youth, won her first match 2-0, then went on to win her next match 3-1 and then prevailed in the final 3-2 to win her place in Bridlington.

The young starlet played exceptionally well in the competition and battled her way to be one of the last 16 players in the tournament.

Eleanor plays in a weekly darts league and over the years, has entered many local darts competitions.

Very well done Eleanor and we look forward to hearing more of your competition successes in the future.

On Wednesday, 13th September Cowley’s annual Girls in Sport day took place. The weather could not have been nicer and the sun shone all day making for an even more glorious day for our Year 7 girls.

Girls in Sport looks to showcase and celebrate the different sports and disciplines available to Year 7 students at Cowley, including: hockey, gymnas-tics, football, dance and netball. The objective of the day is to encourage girls to take part in a sport, maybe one that they haven’t taken part in before.

Cowley joined hundreds of other schools and businesses by hosting a Macmillan Coffee Morning.

Through selling cakes, the college raised over £200. Students and staff worked exceptionally hard, serving cakes during lunch.

We extend our thank you to everyone who baked, bought and supported this event.

YEAR 11 AMBASSADORS

HEAD GIRLHEAD BOY

DEPUTY HEAD GIRLDEPUTY HEAD BOY

LIBRARY NEwS

National Poetry Day

On Thursday, 28th September Cowley celebrated National Poetry Day with a visit from a local poet.

Pat Sephton, who wrote and read a poem at the Opening of ‘Dream’ in St Helens, took time to visit Cowley to entertain and inspire students with a range of witty and humorous poems during lunch.

The poetry read by Pat was well received and students became more confident as the event progressed to ask questions about the poems and to also add their thoughts.

After the readings from Pat, students were tasked with writing a rhyme and writing a verse - the winning entry of the latter will be used in this year’s Cowley Christmas card.

To finish a jam-packed lunch, students took part in a ‘Which Witch’ homophone competition. Congratulations to the following students who won:Layla Bavis-BothamCaitlin GriffithsAanu AbeAlexandra CashmoreJasmina RaiHarrison LattaKatie Jackson

About National Poetry DayNational Poetry Day is an annual celebration that inspires people throughout the UK to enjoy, discover and share poems.

National Poetry Day was founded in 1994 by the charity Forward Arts Foundation, whose mission is to celebrate excellence in poetry and increase its audience. The Day enjoys the support of the BBC, Arts Council England, Royal Mail and leading literary and cultural organisations, alongside booksellers, publishers, libraries and schools.

On Monday 30th October, the Art Department will be hosting a

between 3:15pm and 6:15pm for 10 - 15 Year 7 students.

Students must provide their own pumpkin and have an idea/print out of which design they wish to use.

Please see Miss Kay if you would like to attend.

TERM 1 TIMELINE YEAR 11

DATE DETAILSWB: 2nd October Maths Walking Talking Mocks

History Walking Talking MocksIndependent Study Activity – Effective Note Taking

Wednesday, 4th October Geography drop in sessions in M24 with Ms FrancisMonday, 9th October Formby fieldwork - Pathway 2Wednesday, 11th October Geography drop in sessions in M24 with Ms FrancisWednesday, 18th October Geography drop in sessions in M24 with Ms FrancisWB: 30th October Independent Study Activity – Mind MappingWB: 6th November Exam planner timetable assemblyMonday, 13th November Independent Study Technique – Systematic Review of

Notes (Assembly, FT activity, Try Me)Wednesday, 22nd November English Walking Talking MocksWB: 27th November Maths Walking Talking Mocks

Year 11 Study Support Week 1WB: 4th December MFL Speaking mocks

Year 11 Study Support Week 2

C O w L E Y S I X T H F O R M

2017 SAW COWLEY SIXTH FORM ACHIEVE GREAT RESULTS

MIX AND MATCH A-LEVELS AND BTECSCowley Sixth Form offers students the chance to study A-levels alongside vocational courses.

INTERNATIONAL AND EUROPEAN TRIPSStudents have enjoyed trips from seeing the bright lights of New York to London’s eerie dungeons.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR TALENTED SPORTS PLAYERSTalented rugby players have the chance to train with Saints within Cowley’s grounds.

OUR LINKS WITH TOP UNIVERSITIESStudents have the chance to visit top Universities. The Honours Programme includes an overnight stay at Cambridge University.

NEW COURSESNursing Cadetship, Construction and Musical Theatre are just some of the new courses on offer.

VARIETY OF COURSES TO CHOOSE FROMA-level, vocational and career based. Whatever your career goals are, we have the course to suit you.

OFSTED: GOOD SCHOOLIn October 2016, Ofsted confirmed that Cowley Sixth Form is a Good school.

HONOURS PROGRAMMEHigh achievers are supported financially and academically on this tailored programme.

SMALL CLASS SIZESWe take the time to get to know every student. Small class sizes ensure you get the quality education you deserve.

1 85

3

74

2 9

6

10

CONTINUED INVESTMENTThis year, we have new break-out space for students, equipped with mobile phone charging stations. There’s also been a £20k+ investment in Computer Games equipment.

SIXTH FORM

Miss Mitchell

See staff for location

Extra-curricular Timetable September 2017 - December 2017 MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

Before College

Breakfast Club 7.45am - 8.30am

Year 8 - 13 Hockey

3G Mrs Irwin

During Lunch Enterprise Club

1.30pm R1

Miss Williams

Year 7 and 8 Basketball Sports Hall

Mr Gordon & Mr Foster

Year 7 - 13

Table Tennis Gym

Mr Llewellyn

Year 10 Hockey

3G Miss Dyer, Mrs Kirk

Year 9 - 13

Girls Football 3G

Miss Smith

German Revision Club (Year 11) Miss Mitchell

German Masterclass

(Year 11) M14

Miss Hale

Chapter Chat Library

Miss McKnight and Mrs Burrows

Year 10 - 13

Weights room Mr Foster

Year 7 - 13

Tick and Pass 3G

Mr Talbot

Boxing training All years

Sports Hall Mr Llewellyn

Year 7 - 13

Darts Sports Hall Mr Raines

German Masterclass

(HL GCSE) M15

Mrs Banks

Year 7 & Year 8 Spanish Club

M3 Miss Williams

Year 9 Hockey

3G Miss Mitchell

Chess Club 1.15pm - 2.00pm

E15 Miss Brookfield

Year 9 - 11 Basketball Sports Hall Mr Gordon

Year 7 - 11

Trampolining Gym

Mrs Finnigan

Year 7 - 11 Tick and Pass

3G Mr Talbot

Year 11 - 13 Rugby

Mr Evans, Mr Llewellyn,

Mr Talbot

Sixth Form Games Development

Club B22

Mr Gaskell

Eco-Council R2

Miss Quarry

Enterprise Club 1.30pm

R1 Miss Williams

Boys Gymnastics Gym

Mr Gordon

Year 10 - 13 Weights room Mr Foster & Mr Llewellyn

Year 8

Indoor Hockey Sports Hall

Mrs Irwin

Girls fitness Weights room Mrs Finnigan

Year 7 - 13

Tick and Pass 3G

Mr Talbot

Year 9 - 13 Indoor Hockey

Sports Hall Mrs Irwin

Year 7 - 13

Girls Gymnastics Gym

Mrs Finnigan

Year 8 & Year 9 Film Club

M4 Mr McGuinness

Sixth Form

Games Development Club B22

Mr Gaskell

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY After College

Homework club 3.15pm - 4.30pm

Library Mrs Burrows

Advanced level Psychology Film club

3.20pm A11

Mrs Davies WEEK B

GCSE coursework enhancement/ development

3.15pm - 4.45pm W14

Miss Kay

German Revision Club (Year 11)

3.15pm - 4.00pm Miss Mitchell

Year 10 and 11

Football 3G

Mr Roberts, Mr Lane

Girls Badminton

Sports Hall Miss Quarry

After half term

Technology GCSE Graphics and RM

coursework enhancement/ development

3:15pm - 4:45pm West Wing, Bottom

Floor Miss Davies/

Mr Bate/Mrs Harvey

Year 7 Football 3G

Mr Foster

Year 9 Football 3G

Mr Gordon

Year 9 - 13 Netball

Sports Hall Miss Smith, Miss Quarry

Year 8

Rugby training Top field Mr Evans

Year 10

Rugby training Top field

Mr Llewellyn

Year 11 - 13 Rugby training

Top field Mr Talbot, Mr Wellens

WEEK A GCSE coursework

enhancement/ development

3.15pm - 4.45pm W14

Miss Kay

Year 7 Rugby training

Top field Mr Gordon, Mr Coulson

Year 9

Rugby training Top field

Mr Foster, Mr Irwin

Year 7 - 13 Badminton Sports Hall

Mr Sim

Girls football All years

3G Miss Smith

Year 11 -13

Rugby Mr Evans,

Mr Llewellyn, Mr Talbot

WEEK B GCSE coursework

enhancement/ development

3.15pm - 4.45pm W14

Miss Kay

Year 7 and 8 Netball

Sports Hall Mrs Finnigan

Football fixtures

See staff for location PE staff

Basketball fixtures

PE staff

Year 7 - 13 Badminton Club

Sports Hall Mr Sim

Year 12 and 13

Football Mr Gordon, Mr Edwards, Mr McKeown

Eco-Council

R2 Miss Quarry

Music by ALAN MENKENLyrics by GLENN SLATER

Book by CHERI STEINKELLNER & BILL STEINKELLNER

Additional Book Material DOUGLAS CARTER BEANE

Based on the Touchstone Pictures Motion Picture “Sister Act” written by JOSEPH HOWARD

This amateur production is presented by arrangement with MUSIC THEATRE INTERNATIONAL (EUROPE)All authorised performance materials are also supplied by MTI Europe www.mtishows.co.uk

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